CDL Transit & Warehouse Safety Professional

[David Payne]

[Harrisburg, PA] [717-***-****] [**********@******.***] U.S. Citizen: [Yes]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Reliable warehouse, transportation, and public-service professional returning from retirement with 45+ years of hands-on experience in distribution, materials handling, transit operations, railroad operations, PennDOT maintenance/store room work, forklift operation, safety compliance, and public-facing transportation service. Previously served as a Distribution Process Worker at New Cumberland Army Depot, giving him direct experience with the same field of work targeted by DLA Distribution Susquehanna. Brings 20+ years of CDL experience, defensive driving certification, OSHA and First Aid credentials, FTA standards awareness, ADA compliance, conflict de-escalation, emergency evacuation training, and a long record of safe, dependable, mission-focused work.

TARGET MATCH

Warehouse & Distribution

Material Handling & Safety

Federal/Transit Compliance

Stock selection, stow, location survey, physical inventory, receiving, packing, loading, shipping documentation

Forklift operation, MHE readiness, CDL safety discipline, OSHA, First Aid, emergency evacuation, defensive driving

Prior New Cumberland Army Depot experience, FTA standards, ADA compliance, passenger safety, conflict de-escalation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bus Operator / Transit Professional CAT - Capital Area Transit Harrisburg, PA

2006 - 2024 Full-Time 40+ hours/week

• Operated commercial passenger vehicles safely and dependably across assigned routes while maintaining public trust, schedule awareness, and professional customer service in high-volume transit environments.

• Applied 20+ years of CDL experience, defensive driving principles, Federal Transit Administration standards, ADA compliance requirements, and daily safety practices to protect passengers, equipment, and the public.

• Handled difficult passenger situations using conflict de-escalation, calm communication, and sound judgment to reduce risk and maintain safe vehicle operations.

• Completed emergency evacuation drills and safety training focused on removing passengers from buses quickly and safely during accident, fire, or emergency scenarios.

• Performed route and vehicle checks, reported safety concerns, followed operating procedures, and maintained readiness for changing traffic, weather, passenger, and equipment conditions.

Distribution Process Worker New Cumberland Army Depot / Defense Distribution Environment New Cumberland, PA

2004 - 2006 Full-Time 40+ hours/week

• Performed distribution and warehouse processing work directly related to the DLA Distribution Process Worker role, including material movement, receiving support, storage, shipping preparation, and stock-handling tasks.

• Supported inventory accuracy by locating, identifying, moving, and staging materials according to established warehouse procedures and mission requirements.

• Used safe material-handling practices while working around warehouse equipment, loading areas, storage locations, and physically demanding distribution tasks.

• Followed federal worksite procedures, safety rules, documentation requirements, and supervisor direction with reliable attendance and attention to detail.

Railroad Conductor Railroad Operations PA

1999 - 2001 Full-Time 40+ hours/week

• Coordinated railroad movement and conductor duties in a safety-sensitive transportation environment requiring communication, situational awareness, rule compliance, and operational discipline.

• Monitored equipment movement, communicated with crews, followed transportation procedures, and supported safe rail operations under changing field conditions.

Forklift Operator / Plant Operations Worker Trash and Steam Plant Chester, PA

1994 - 1996 Full-Time 40+ hours/week

• Operated forklifts and supported plant operations in an industrial environment involving waste-to-energy processing, machinery monitoring, and safety-sensitive equipment work.

• Monitored machines that burned waste, identified operational issues, followed safety procedures, and supported continuous plant operations under physically demanding conditions.

Maintenance Worker / Store Room Clerk PennDOT Pennsylvania

1979 - 1994 Full-Time 40+ hours/week

• Supported public-sector maintenance operations through hands-on labor, equipment/material support, inventory control, store room duties, and dependable service in a state government environment.

• Maintained and issued supplies, tracked materials, supported maintenance crews, followed safety procedures, and contributed to roadway and facility operations over a long-term public service career.

CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - 20+ years of safe commercial driving experience

• Defensive Driving Certification

• OSHA Certification and Occupational First Aid Certification

• Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Standards training/awareness

• ADA Compliance training for passenger service and accessibility support

• Conflict De-escalation training for difficult passengers and emergency situations

• Emergency Evacuation drills/certification for safely evacuating full buses during fire or accident scenarios

• Able to obtain and maintain required Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license and installation certifications

EDUCATION

Chester High School High School Diploma

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